The Inside Running Academy based in Tauranga, New Zealand has a late opening for a half scholarship to their rugby academy.

The Academy runs for 40 weeks from mid January to late October each year. Players can come for as little as four weeks up to the entire 40 weeks, with most staying for 12 weeks. The normal cost to attend to the Academy is $800-$1000 per week depending on how long you stay, and that includes accommodation, most meals, training apparel, supplements, gym membership, coaching, travel to and from sessions.

The Academy is owned and operated by All Blacks Strength and Conditioning Coach Nic Gill and former England and Wasps player, Dan Ward-Smith. Players are exposed to the life of a full-time professional rugby player which excellent coaching and facilities. It is all about training hard, following an individualized plan and developing as a player.

See more in this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=obBuljzQcoY

A late cancellation for the class of 2015 means there is an opening for a half-scholarship athlete. It is short notice - the player has to arrive by January 18 - but the opportunity is there.

For more go to:
www.insiderunning.com/InsideRunningAcademy/Scholarships.aspx and scroll down to PART SCHOLARSHIP near the bottom of the page.

You can also contact the Inside Running US liaison Dean Wharekura at dwharekura@hotmail.com or (443) 883 6263 for more.